Singer Chris Brown under investigation in alleged assault

R&B singer Chris Brown, one of the biggest-selling performers in pop music, was booked tonight in Los Angeles on charges stemming from an alleged assault on his girlfriend, pop singer Rihanna, according to police and other sources familiar with the investigation.

An official police statement did not name Rihanna, but said the woman in the incident “suffered visible injuries.”

Details of what took place between the two were sketchy, but authorities and sources said that about 12:30 a.m. Sunday, Brown and a woman got into an argument in a rented Lamborghini on North June Street in Hancock Park. Brown stopped the car, the two got out, and the argument escalated. A witness called 911, but police said Brown was gone by the time officers arrived at the scene. The woman identified Brown as her assailant.

Authorities did not describe her injuries or whether she was treated for them.

The sources said the woman was Rihanna, whose full name is Robyn Rihanna Fenty.

Brown was booked on a charge of making criminal threats, and police said he remained under investigation for felony charges of domestic violence. “The exact charge was criminal threats and it is going to be investigated as a criminal threats investigation,” said Police Sgt. Bridget Pickett, who spoke to reporters at the Wilshire Division police station, where Brown was booked. “There may be domestic violence charges added later, but that will be up to the district attorney’s office.”

Pickett defined a criminal threat as “a threat that is made to a person with the likelihood that it may occur.” She said that Brown arrived at the police station about 6:30 p.m. dressed in a T-shirt and jeans. “He was very professional,” she said. Brown was joined at the station by his lawyer, Mark Geragos, and Geragos’ investigator, Scott Ross.

After posting $50,000 bail, Brown left the station before 9 p.m.

Both Brown and Rihanna had been scheduled to perform at the Grammy Awards, which began at 5 p.m. at Staples Center. Neither appeared, and Grammy officials issued a statement just before the show saying: "We have just been informed Rihanna will not be attending tonight’s 51st Grammy Awards. Rihanna will not be performing. We are sorry to see she is unable to join us this evening.”

A publicist for the Barbados-born star, who sold more digital song downloads than anyone else in 2008 with nearly 10 million tracks, said Sunday night: “Rihanna is well. Thank you for your concern and support.”

Her song “Disturbia,” which she’d been scheduled to perform at the ceremony, was the sixth best-selling digital track of the year. She was replaced by veteran soul singer Al Green, who was accompanied by country singer-guitarist Keith Urban.

Brown and Rihanna had appeared together Saturday night at producer Clive Davis’ pre-Grammy gala in Beverly Hills.

A spokesman for Brown’s record label did not respond to The Times’ request for comment. Brown finished 2008 as the fourth-best-selling artist in the digital realm, posting 6.8 million tracks sold, according to Nielsen SoundScan.

-- Andrew Blankstein, Randy Lewis, Ari Bloomekatz and Mitchell Landsberg

Photo: Singers Rihanna and Chris Brown perform at New York City's Madison Square Garden in December. Credit: Evan Agostini / Associated Press

Comments

[ME...]

LOOK I KNOW CHRIS BUT I DON'T THINK HE REALLY DID THAT

[Teri]

I am shocked to hear such sad news about two of our beloved Pop Stars. My 13 year old daughter is very saddened to hear Chris Brown is possibly not the wonderful guy she thought he was. What a dissappointment for a young person that admires these people. We hope that Rhianna is OK, and that Chris gets help to straighten out.

[LINDA MOORE]

I STILL SUPORT CHRIS, HE'S A YOUNG MAN WHO'S GOING THROUGH TOUGH TIMES. MY PRAYERS GOES OUT TO MISS RIHANNA.

[Tasmin]

I am chirs brown biggest fan i love im so much but wat girl wouldnt say that....

i have reseached this insident for over an hour and as far as im concerned chris brown had an argument with one of his supervisors and she claimed to be attacked, then when he didnt go to the grammy's rihanna went with him,

of course!!!
xx

[Hopeful J. Jones]

Are you serious? He's wayyyyyyyy to young to be in for domestic violence! Clearly, celebs are people too--people who need counseling like the best of us.

[Anonymous]

As this story unfolds, I hope it will be used as an opportunity to address domestic violence in our society.

How shocking that a major entertainer (who is only 19 years old) would attack his girlfriend, another major entertainer (who is only 20 years old), on the day of the Grammy awards at which both of them are scheduled to perform and nominated to win awards.

I remember seeing Chris Brown interviewed by Tyra Banks on her show a year or so ago. She asked him about his experience of witnessing domestic violence as a child; he speaks openly about having seen his father beat his mother before his parents apparently split up. He responded to the effect that because he had witnessed abusive behavior, he was determined not to mistreat a woman. I remember questioning the truth of his statement at the time.

Some music industry people are already saying that "no one is perfect" and we shouldn't be "judgmental." That may be true, but I hope domestic violence experts will take note and let young women know what they can do to protect themselves from it.

For information, visit saferelationshipsmagazine.com.

[ZayZay]

I Dont think that is right, an i hope he didnt beat her up because i love Chris Breezy an if he did do it , then he is letting alot of fans down who look up to him, including m3

[Chris]

Its time that Mothers wake up and see that Violence against women is being done by their sons and not strangers. Some fathers are missing in action so they have to not put up with this craziness and not defend them but let them know that these woman are someone mother, sister, cousin or Aunt. If they dont want this for their females in their family than they need to realize that they are doing this to someone elses female family member. Chris Brown is an example of just how far down the chain rapp has sent most young black men in this country. Chris should be a real man and even make an appology in public to this female because she did not make him do it. Men walk away real men that is. If it were my daughter he would have to not just pay with money but in public with an appology from his knees. Come on Chris step up and show everyone that women deserve to be at the sisde of men and not on their backs for men. They are a part of you as they were made from you and me if you believe in the bible at all.

[rachael durham]

dangg, everyone thought he was a good guy but guess not..

[P. Murray]

So America's Boy-Toy has a violent streak? Hmm, maybe Rihanna was trying to finally 'out' him to the world. Oh well, hope the bruises on her face don't put a damper on her Covergirl endorsement.

Yes, my sarcasm is dripping all over this like butter on a bagel. Ugh.

[Sean]

Wow. Lawyered up quick.
This new "Ike" is a smart. We'll see how smart the new "Tina" is if she with him when he gets out.

[Robert Wackro]

chris brown hit her but still you should never lay your hand on a female unless she hits like a man shes gonna get hit like one so rhianna must have a nice swing or slap so are chris brown and rhianna get back 2 gether ? please let me kno the 411c

[LA VW]

Heard he busted her jaw. You'll be hearing that in the next few days!

[Lala]

It may have just been a simple argument and whomever called the cops has just created the worse possible situation for the both of them. Keep thm in your prayers and give them some space.

[Joan C.]

I do hope that the truth comes out from this whole escapade. Her publicists lied about the entire event to include her absence from the Grammy Awards.

Regardless as to what happens, the truth will always come out.

[Whatever]

Who cares about this idiot, he's just another clown, pretending to be singer.

[All Hype]

The new Ike Turner?

[Alex Williams (:]

HOLY COW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
what the heck!!!!
is he insane?!?!?!
i can't believe this..
:( lol it's cray cray....
i still love him though
:):):):):):):):):):):):)
i wonder why he did it though

[Lorraine J]

I wish that everyone would take a moment and just pray for these two young people and this situation. All the facts are not out but already judgements are being made. Typical, the same people who love you will turn on you like a rabid dog at the first sniff of problems. If Chris truly attacked Rihanna, I hope that he gets the help he needs. Sometimes individuals don't think they are affected by their past, but given the right situation and moment, the damage appears. Until the entire story is out, let's not judge people.

[YouLoseSheWins]

Sources tell me that it was Rihanna and that she is in the hospital. There were pictures taken of rihanna after the assualt. Wait for those to come out soon..

[Patricia]

His career is finished. This town doesn't need another OJ. This is how OJ got his start.

I hope they give him six months in jail and make him have domestic violence counseling for the next two years.

And Rihanna had better realize -- women who get involved with men like this can end up being killed if they stay too long and then try to leave.

If she stays with him, the next time he attacks her, it will be much worse. That's how these kinds of people are. They escalate.

[cammie]

what got into him i love chris to much to hear bout him hittin rihanna i hope he gets out of jail soon

[DaHoodRapper]

Typical of today's Rap society, cocky-azz rapper who is prone to violence being spoon fed on money and attention.
They need to lock him up along with the others with a ZERO tolerance towards violence which is only glorified by the lyrics and culture of Rap for so many years.

[vanity rose]

wow it's funny how I’m reading like "he needs help" or "why did he do it" before all of the facts come out......now please don't get me wrong this is a very serious thing that needs to be dealt with, but can we please pump the breaks people and not just jump from A to Z all the while skipping B-Y........this is truly a case where a man simply can't win because all it takes is the allegation and it's almost as bad as the real thing........even if every charge is dropped from this point on he will be stained no matter what he does because people have already made up their minds…….if it’s not true then I feel very said for him because this can lead to a slipper slop down the line where women can just try to hit him up with extortion saying “pay me or I’ll say that you beat me up”………but if it’s true and he did beat up on her then they should grill him like chicken on the 4th of July hahahhah

[Myi]

You guys are hilarious... First off let that man be innocent until proven guilty. People are running wild with no facts... HOW LAME! How do we know that she did not attack him and he was protecting himself! Maybe she had a bruise on her arm because he was trying to restrain her from hurtinh him???? We do not know what happend! God grow up! I do not believe in domestic violence at all, but I also don't believe in breaking down someone else's character with our ignorance. It's funny how people were loving him yesterday and know he's this and that. WOW!

[Ah me seh So]

Sometimes, men and women who have witnessed abuse in their childhoods are drawn together. Often the common denominator is an absent/distant/abusive father. Men and women need to understand how to deal with the anger of not having the fatherly relationship they needed as children. When a men and a woman meet and they have this similar background, they often imitate the argumentative style of relationship they saw in their childhood households. God gives talent to these people, too. Sometimes, the only place they can find peace is on stage. Hopefully, these two young people can get the help they need.

[Barbie]

You shouldn't believe everything you read. I mean it probably wasn't even rihanna. and the girl he did hit probably hit him first, and if a girl hits a guy first then the guy has the right to defend himself.I DONT BELIEVE HE DID IT, TO RIHANNA.

[Maria]

Being the daughter of an abused woman, I would hope that Mr. Rhianna
presses charges against Mr. Brown if he put a hand on her. She must
send a message to her fans, especially her young female fans, that this type
of behavior will not be tolerated. Look at it this way, if a total stranger on the street came up to you and hit you, you would not think twice about pressing charges. There should not be any difference if you know the attacker.

[Morgan Reader]

i love them both but personally i hope that Chris gets a while put away and learns his leason.....

[bnfda ncfannnfcnau]

guy is a looser

[Jaquesha]

I am crying in pain right now he is my baby and I know in the bottom of my heart that he would never do that and it was clearly a mistake and c breezey Hun I still love you!!! I have a lot of faith in him and I know he will get through this :)
Love mrs breeZey

[T-JONES]

THATS GOOD FOR SHE THINK JUST BECAUSE IKE TURNER DEAD WE WONT PUT FEMALES IN THEY PLACE SIKE SO TELL HER TAKE A BOW NOW YA HEARD ME!!!

[Jenna]

@ Cammie. How stupid of YOU to assume that because Chris Brown is black, that he is a rapper. He is a pop singer, IDIOT. Pop and Rap are 2 different genres.

[Mike]

Some of these comments sicken me. Still support the guy? Has a rough life? Give me a break. Chris Brown is just another thug off the street turned into a millionaire for no particular reason, and beyond his ability to comprehend. The most unfortunate part of this incident, other than the physical damage done to Rihanna, will be that Brown's downloads will probably spike.

Oh, and the Ike Turner comments are also inaccurate. He was no less a pig, but did have musical vision.

[The Saint]

If you go to his Myspace page it is a complete disgrace! What makes him hitting a woman right in any way? No matter the circumstances he is SUPPOSE to be a man and walk away. Domestic Abuse in any form is disgusting - whether it is a man hitting a woman or a woman hitting a man. Every day in this country woman and men are both killed by someone they love or that loved them. It is not a funny issue or a forgivable offense. Abusers have got to pay for the crimes they commit and their victims deserve justice. The fact that this gives him street cred shows how stupid and disgraceful people are. I know that not one cent of my money will EVER go to anything he ever does again. He isn't a man at all and is a disgrace to musicians and artists everywhere!

Not only should he get maximum sentence, he SHOULD lose his recording contracts, royalties, and everything else. He's a little dirtball who didn't deserve the breaks he's had. What should happen and what will happen are entirely different things, though. He'll keep his fan-base, may even end up with MORE of them, and his career will skyrocket... our society seems to have the lowest values of any on the planet. There are just never any real consequences for antisocial behavior (and a lot of criminal behavior, too, it seems).

[TG]

This is a sad situation that has occured, however, those who pass judgment should take head because one day you too will be judged. No one knows the full story of what occured, so what happened to innocent until proven guilty? I have seen violence in the home and I know first hand that people don't always become a product of their environment. I pray that this situation can be resolved in the best interest of them both.

I also need to comment that I am not the biggest fan on rap, but the comments of "Typical of today's Rap society" and "Chris Brown is an example of just how far down the chain rapp has sent most young black men" are absurd. Those who don't know, Chris Brown is an R&B artist, get it right people. While I do believe that to some extent Rap does influence young people negatively, but so does all music, and like all music in some instances it has a positive effect. Don't be so quick to make Rap music a scapegoat for Chris' alleged actions.

[Fred Mertz]

She just wouldn't listen!

[ASDF]

And why would this incident make Chris Brown not the sweet guy that the first ladies 13 year old knows. No of know the circumstances, no of us now the pressures he under or how or what Rihanna did to him. And if this whole incident had been left up to Rihanna and Chris. There would be no police involvement or charges. I don't think the 'eyewitness' was doing anything 'heroic'. Had the two people been of another 'ethniticy' in a ritzy LA neihborhood, the police would not have been called by the 'eye witness'.

They are still two very, young and very talented starts who've avoided rehab and all the other drama going on in young hollywood. I still give the the due respect and hope they both come out ok after this unnecessary mess.

[BRAINZZZZ]

say...what could be the actual chance that he found a VERY valid reason to hand out the shiner???

say...for instance...he found out she was a Herpes distribution factory...

It's only a thought...but it's a rumor I've been hearing since the incident went down. If anybody confirms it, you saw it here first. Thank you for reading...really.

[DIAMOND]

i HAVE NO COMMENT BECUZ FIRST OF ALL.I DNT KNO CHRIS BROWN STORY. HE PROBALLY DIDNT EVAN DO IT. OR HE COULD JUST BE ACCUSED OF DOIN IT. IM BEHIND CHRIS ALL THE WAYY. FOR ALL I KNO HE IS INNOCENT. AND SHE COULD HAVE ATTACK HIM FIRST

[Deb]

Please stop blaming rap for this, as Chris Brown is a pop singer, not a rapper.

[Karen]

Chris would never hit Rhianna. He would know the consequences, if it was Rhianna. Don't always judge. Know the facts first.

[steve rodriguez]

Chris Brown falls way short on "content of character!"

[steve rodriguez]

I don't like Chris Brown, and I am not judging him on the color of his skin, but the content of his character!!!

[B]

It doesn't really matter whether or not the female was Rihanna, the fact of the matter (or alleged matter) is that he used physical violence against a female. If it wasn't Rihanna yesterday, it would probably be her on another day in the future if they stay together. The fact that he was physically abusive and admitted himself to the police station shows that there is a problem, and one which he knows he can't hide.

[Palm Springs]

There is no excuse for domestic violence. Period. I don't believe Rhianna comes from an abusive past, so this must be truly devastating for her to go through. I know she loves Chris very much, and to have this happen must truly hurt deep.

Chris Brown on the other hand is a man and real men do not hit women, they get up and leave, cool off and talk about things later down the road when the two can meet with cool heads. This must be just as devasting for him because I am sure that he is regretting every single moment. He truly loves Rhianna just the same.

The answer would have been to get away from each other until they could talk things out. And if things don't work out, that is ok. They are both young and can move on to someone more compatible.

[Kim]

We don't know the whole story here, Rihanna if it was her might be the instigator in this mess, she might have hit him first. Just keep and open mind people.

[Brittany]

Some of you are absolutely ridiculous..

"YOU HIT GIRLS, CHRIS, BUT I STILL LOVE YOU!!"
"YOU'RE SUCH A GREAT PERSON."

.. Yeah.

[Mya]

Nobody knows the facts. So no fingers can be pointed.
Chris Brown is still a handsome and talented man.
Shoot, i'd still marry him. Lol ;)
But

No one should judge when they don't know what went on.
Hopefulll things will straighten out.
Get well Rihanna :)
Keep your head up Chris :)

[Pack O'Newports]

I guess Ike Turner isn't dead after all

[Marie]

Never heard of this guy, why is this news?? If she was hit, I feel bad for her and hope she gets away from this guy. But please stop giving this story so much space!!

[JRP]

This makes more sense to me now that I know Chris witnessed abuse as a boy. Even though he hated his step father and said publicly he would "never" hit a woman, it's NOT that easy. Almost EVERYONE who grew up around abuse says "it won't happen again," BUT IT DOES. There is a reason domestic abuse is a cycle through generations. Some people whose parents abused them REFUSE to have kids because they know they are high risk to become child abusers themselves.

How many people have "become their parents" after having kids? Most of us have something--not necessarily abuse, but something our parents did that we swore "never" to do with our kids. But without even thinking about it, when our kids do something we respond just like our parents did??

That's the problem with growing up around abuse. It's always in your subconscious. That DOESN'T MEAN a person like Chris Brown "has to be" an abuser. It DOES mean that he has some work to do to make sure he doesn't, and this is his wake up call. It takes HARD WORK and therapy to be able, in the heat of the moment (and no one can press your buttons like the person you're in a relationship with), to over ride the instinct of abuse.

I'm not saying Chris Brown should get off, or that he's completely a victim. But I think mandatory treatment and intensive counseling, especially given his age (19) and growing up witnessing abuse, is the best result for him. I am sad that a woman (Rihanna or not) had to get hurt for him to get help, but for sure he should KNOW NOW that it's not as easy as "saying" you won't repeat the past. You have to do hard work--actually PREPARE to NOT abuse.

Chris Brown can well afford the best counseling for as long as he needs it. I hope that in a year or 2, he is helping other young men in his situation by going on TV and saying it's not easy but there IS help for men who don't want to repeat what they saw growing up.

[chris brown fan]

Omg i cant belive what im reading i think chris brown wouldnt do that thats all i could say im in shock

[candace]

i love them both and personally im not sure if i believe alot of this. We hear things like this in the news and im not saying rihanna is a bad person but we dont know there personal life and what goes on, who they hang out with we really dont know.It could simply be all a misunderstanding and at the wrong place at the wrong time. Couples fight we dont know fersure if it resolved in physical violence.I love them both and i hate hollywood drama. Because honestly how many times has rumors or hollywood led us to belive crazy things? hmm? ALOT.
So until 100 percent proven i dont believe it.
love them both but lets get some hard facts. Not just an arguement heard.
brusies or whatever can be from anything.

[Maggie]

NO MATTER WHAT CHRIS BROWN DOES OR GOES THROUGH I WILL STILL BE A FAN OF HIS. HIM ASSAULTING RIHANNA WAS PROBABLY AN ACCIDENT AND HE PROBABLY LOST CONTROL OF HIS TEMPER!!!

[Marco]

The only thing more violent than an Ike Turner, is an Ike Turner wannabe who's in the closet.

[T]

Posted by: cammie | February 09, 2009 at 08:26 AM

Typical of today's Rap society, cocky-azz rapper who is prone to violence being spoon fed on money and attention.
They need to lock him up along with the others with a ZERO tolerance towards violence which is only glorified by the lyrics and culture of Rap for so many years.
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To Cammie.... Chris Brown is not a Rapper. So your rant about Rappers has absolutely ZERO to do with anybody in this story.

If you're going to stereotype, at least get the target of your stereotypes CORRECT.

[destinee smith]

what i love chris brown and truley
i do not think that he did that for
what ever reason mayb she deserved it what
if she hit him first
she may have learnd her leason!!
if he n jail??
FREE MA HUBBI:] LOL!!!!!!!

[disgusted]

HIS CAREER IS OVER.

[Ashley]

I LOVE CHRIS BROWN

[tracey]

whatever happened to "innocent until proven guilty" ? everyone is ready to prosecute him and we still dont know all of the details!

[yvette solange]

i hope rihanna stays far away from him.

[voice of reason]

WHAT HAPPENED TO INNOCENT UNTIL PROVEN GUILTY!!!!!!!!!
really no one has a cross to hang this young man to . It is really disturbing that there are so many narrow minded individuals in society. How is it that we can take a very small fraction of a story and run to town with it. Kinda reminds me of that game telephone that we played in "grade school" really people grow up. What if the shoe was one the other foot and you were the Chris Brown in the story. Would you really enjoy people taking half truths and possibly killing your career. And you guys act as if there is no such thing as forgiveness, if that's the case 90% of our entertainers are the scum of the earth. If that's the case 100% of society sucks, because we all have skeletons in our closets , the difference is that some peoples are more hidden than others. IF SOME OF YOU SENSELESS PEOPLE ARE REALLY CONCERNED OR OUTRAGED PRAY FOR HIM, BECAUSE YOU WILL NEVER KNOW WHEN YOU WILL BE IN A SITUATION.

[andrew gower]

disturbia much ? chris brown is ugly any way he picks on girls

[nonofyourbuissness]

ok first of all mostly he is a good singer but for him to do this i just can't beleve it what kind of person does that for what money, fame, to dumb her "gently"? gosh im so sad

[SHANICE JFK MIDDLE]

i think this is crazy i knew it would not work with them i told all my friends that they are to oppisite for each other and stars dont work unless there like brad and angilena or jay z and beyonce ok so thats all i got to say
I LOVE U CHRIS BROWN U ARE THE BEST

[TriniGirl]

Hmmm, well I didn't even know he grew up seeing abuse. I did too! This kinda thing affects different pple in different ways. Some end up acting out when they get mad, others keep it in. I hope he gets some help to curb all of that anger. No matter who started it, violence should never be the result, cus in the end it never solves anything.

Look where that anger got him, in jail and embarrassed for life, or until we youths get older and forget him and this incident, cus we all got to deal with our own struggles in life.

Rihanna girl, I too am from the Caribbean, and I say, forget those American boys and concentrate on gettin that money! U already beautiful and famous, pray for clarity in life that's all I can say. Don't ever take that kind of treatment from anybody, even if ur crazy in love. It'll never be worth it! and don't take "Sorry" and candy either, that'll justify the behavior.

To all women out there, abuse is something that should never be taken lightly regardless of the situation ur in, anything is better than getting beat up on!

[XxDeep_WaterxX]

"Some of you are absolutely ridiculous..

"YOU HIT GIRLS, CHRIS, BUT I STILL LOVE YOU!!"
"YOU'RE SUCH A GREAT PERSON."

.. Yeah."

hahaaaa. that made me laugh.
i totally agree though.
I mean, I know all the facts aren't out yet.
But they all lean seriously towards Chris assaulting her.
And as for the "what if she attacked him first?" things...
have you looked at Rihanna?
she's tiny. i DOUBT that she was going to knock him out.
it's UNACCEPTABLE to hit a woman unless you're going to get a little bit more than a few scrapes and scratches.
so suck it.
anyways. I hope Rihanna is okay, and Chris gets what he deserves.
oh yeah, and he's a pop singer. he's not even "ghetto". whatever the heck that even means anymore.

[MissSanchez]

IT WASN'T RIHANNA!!!!in this article it said ASSAULT ((CHARGES)).that means some random person.if it was a girlfriend(rihanna),family member,or friend it would be called DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CHARGES...not assault---they lying about the "involving chris brown and rihanna" part...i hope he didn't hit any girl because i am a fan of his.i'm not his biggest or anywhere near that but i like him a lot.i hope everything is going to be okay for everyone and no one is talking about this in a couple months...

but i don't think he would hit anyone.
unless a chic hits you first EXTREMELY hard while youre was driving and made you almost crash.thats the only reason i can imagine ANYONE pulling over to argue.whoever the girl was.but seriously i cant imagine him doing anything like this.i just have to wait til details come out but i won't judge and everyone about to say i dont know them so stop talking about it shut up and i have freedom of speech....

[Tierra]

O WOW I AM REALLY REALLY SHOCKED..AND DISAPPOINTED WITH CHRISTOPHER..OMG I JUST CANT BELIEVE THIS IS HAPPENING IM KIND OF SPEECHLESS & LOST WITH WORDS 2 SAY..UMM HOPE THINGS GET BETTER 4 HIM..& HE NEEDS 2 CONTROLL THAT TEMPER, I KNW HW IT CN B AT TIMES..CUZ I HAVE A TEMPER PROBLEM MYSELF..IM STILL GOIN 2 SUPPORT HIM..GOTS LOVE 4 U MR. BROWN(WINK) LOVE--> {BLACK.-.BARBIIE}

[CB wiffiy 4 lifey]

ok, I love CB with all my heart and im not gonna sit here and make excuses 4 em bcuz idk the whole situation all im hearing is da word roud da street but whatever happened i wish him da best of luck on everything and i am still a fan i dont agree wit da ppl sayin he's not a good person bcuz we wasnt there when happened so we no need 4dat...same thing 2 the female and if it's rihanna i love ha!!!and i wish ha the best of luck!!! LOVE you both wit all my heart..

[Carrie]

it doesnt matter who did it, some MAN abused a WOMAN.. who ever it is needs to be punished. We dont need the children the look up to him thinking this is ok. because its not. I dont care if they are famous or not... this is not right by any means. If it was him, I hope he gets what he deserves. if its not him.. looks like we ruined someones reputation..

[Shorty]

OMGosh!! when I 1st heard of this I was just in all. Really I don't see him doing something like this. Maybe he did maybe he didn't. Which ever I'm gonna pray and still be a fan of his! I don't see his career as being over. I mean look at all them other rappers, singers and actors that be in the news for other things. They career still going. Word be told, not saying it's really tru, that he has a side chick back home n Va. But anyways, I'm a fan of both. I just hope we get the whole story soon!!

[PEACE]

I think it's sad for both of them... We'll just have to wait and see what really went on...

[steve rodriguez]

Hey Chris Brown listen up! " You never ever hit a women, man it up!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[AAA]

I never liked Chris Brown I knew something was not right with him, poor Rhianna I hope she is ok and do the right thing and get out of that relationship. CHRIS YOU HIT THE WRONG WEST INDIAN GIRL BECAUSE IF IT WAS SOMEONE ELSE OF WEST INDIAN BACKGROUND THEY WOULD OF PUT LICKING ON YOU. and anyone that still supports Chris Brown are just plain stupid I would never support someone who would put their hands on a women I don't care how much money you have.

[Tommy Thompson]

Here's the deal, Rihanna is 20 years old and Chris is 19 years old which is telling me she's most likely maturing much faster than Chris Brown. Women, generally, do mature much faster than young man.

I'm a man and I say, whatever, the facts are in this case if Chris did in fact hit
Rihanna them he wrong, wrong!

I don't think it's a good idea for them to reconcile and get back to, Chris, need to grow up so more and get some help. Rihanna, and Chris were bright stars with an excellent future in front of them, I think Rihanna will do well going foward
and Chris now has alot of work to do repairing a broken image. I sincerely hope Chris getting busy repairing the damage done to he's career.

Chris is young and this will past as well as the millions of dollars he has lost
because his action.

Along with Chris and Rihanna I wish them continued success and a very long career.

[Alexa]

i am 14 years old and i'm so shocked and hurt that the guy who i call my dream guy did this. but if you think about he saw his father beat on his mom when he was little. i know it doesn't make sense for him to do the same. but i just lost a heck of a lot respect for him. i'm so sorry chris

[annonomous]

so what if chris did it she aint no body she just thinks that she is the ish so basicly i think it was commin to her so who cares chris i hope that your okay

[me]

I have serious concerns for the girls who wrote that chris is a nice person and you love him if he is a woman beater. YOU NEED HELP! A man should never for any reason hit a woman. God Bless......

[TheRealestOneHere]

wow am i really reading all these support for chris brown comments?? i understand we dont know all the details but im reading a lot of comments saying 'even if he did do it i still support him and hope he gets better...'
if this was ANY non famous person u heard about then everyone would be quick to jump and say the girl should leave him and he should be locked up.. its funny how people react to famous people doing things that normal people would be doing and not be as critical or judgemental... why dont u think about that instead..

[Keepit real]

Are you people serious or simply acting DUMB?!? This proves how ignorant people can be. Y'all don't even know or have any definite facts, but still are quick to jump the gun....Grow up and shut up for a second. Me neither am not for violence towards women. However, have you noticed that policce haven't confirmed anything regarding the incident. If he did assault her....well then he will be punished for his actions, but please just shut up and wait until the truth comes out, because you people who say he's this and he's that are simply and clearly following media talk.

Just shut up...nosy ass people! Y'all sound like a bunch of nagging pests!!!!

My prayers go out to both Rihanna and Chris Brown.

[saucy]

woah this is crazinesss i dont kno what to belive

[JJ]

What if Rihanna hit chris firts. I am sad for both of them. I hope both of them be OK. I am praying for both of them.

[Shanalee Crystal White]

It is really sad to hear what has happened. I was overjoyed when i heard that they were hooking up and now this. I personally dont think that anyone should judge them or make any nasty remarks. I hope that they will work things and WHO KNOWS MAYBE THEY WILL GET BACK TOGETHER.......... I hope Chris works out the issues that caused him to behave in such rude manner with Robyn Fenty

[just plain irritated]

TAKE IT LIKE A MAN AND WALK AWAY = Someones who's never been in that situation telling everyone else what they think they'd do. i admit it was wrong to beat someone enough for serious injury but there is one detail everyone seems to be leaving out...... WE ARE NOT THEM!!!! and who knows they could have went home and made up afterwards i mean i'm not condoning violence against woman or anything but i find it rather odd that in that type of situation female=victim and male= the root of all evil.I mean i argue with my lady all the time and i'm a nice guy but i never gave her a right cross up the side of her head but its not like i never thought about it... you people kill me saying dumb stuff like his career and his life is over or he's a thug because of the color of his skin. No drug habits,no rape charges, no songs about killing and stealing not even an urinating on a minor charge yet hes thrown in the lot with the worst of them. Judge not

[Ebone king]

Hey chris brown if you are reading this. I dont believe you did anything like this. But if you did you got to straighten up, you are my dancing idol. I love you bro, dont let no woman ever bring you to almost losing everything you worked for.

[questions.]

U know whats really sad, that people think these folks in entertainment aren't human. First I can't understand why you don't think these people aren't sick like the rest of the population on this earth. Before they became these star wonders, they lived like you and me and anyone else, for real though she sings about she doesn't want to cheat anymore and he sings about women everywhere walls of them. They try to keep their lives private but if they don't sing about themselves you won't buy the stuff, I think this is a wake up call for people to think about you should be trying to establish your own life and not hanging onto every word and pieces of their lives in order to get through yours. They are only human, they aren't getting paid to be mentors or examples of how we should live, they are entertainers therefore their whole life is a one big set with lights, camera, action= LIES. I hope for the best out of this, that both of them will get help, bcuz rather he hit her or not, he didn't just become threatening and abusive overnight, so what does that say about her she stays in it, why not get out? If all this chitchat online and on TV is true. Both of them need help BADLY...

[jasmyn]

OMG. i'd have to c this in person to beleive this. bcuz ppl can put ANYTHING on the internet or turn something small into a huge deal. i bet ithey're togther right now laughin like wtf? lol and if its true it will come out eventually but that there buissness.

[Shakira]

Why u do dat chris I mean I thought u luved her. I still luv but don't make do somethin dat u might regert 4 da rest of ur life!!!!! And rihanna I hope u get better I'll be prayin 4 u and chris I luv u both and dat will never change and chris get help and I don't mean dat in a bad way just sayin cuz alot of ppl look up 2 u and so do I and am a big fan of urs! And I don't want dat 2 change so as a friend even though I don't now u I want u 2 have a great life k luv u so much and am a big fan of u rihanna hope u get better and if u 2 need 2 talk am here am a really good listener if u want my # is 7065807131 anyways luv u both and may god b with u both byyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy :)

[WalbrookDiva]

These are my opinons:
* They were too young to be in a relationship
*Two powerful icons usually can not be together successfully (Except Will and Jada:-)
*They were too young to be in a relationship
*He needed to use self control
*I guarantee this has NOT been the first time. It did NOT just escalate to this level.
*I am going to guess it was some jealousy issue (Not sure which one was jealous.)
*They were too young to be in a relationship
*Why couldn't they have held it together for the show?
*Fame can blindside you and make you lose touch with reality.
*Young love is quite unstable
AND...
*They were too young to be in a relationship

Don't you all remember being 19 and 20 and in "love"??

[Maya]

I can't believe that Chris Brown...beloved chris Brown would do something so absolutetly INSANE! I never had a crush on him but i'm shocked he would do something so horrible

[darlene]

he lame as hell

[Maty G]

For the O 1 track minded people.
You people killing me here. There is always another side of the story so if CHRIS BROWN did not agree to whatever everyone is running around saying don't really make your judgments. He messed up badly. I agree. He SHOULD have restrained himself but what if she cross the line. Why he has to be the bad guy because of the attack and man power is mans power. We the ones looking from the outside in. Just what if she deserved it. Personally it's no big deal to me. I mean, Hey, I don't no either of them. I like them both. But everyone is sort of looking down on him. What is it that really happen. Post your "He's the bad guy" judgments after you hear what both sides have to say.

[shickadance]

chris should die from aids, and rihanna should be my girl fo life!

[Gladys]

I THINK WHAT CHRIS BROWN DID WAS BAD AND I UNDERSTAND THAT CELEBRITIES MAKE MISTAKES TO.SO I HOPE HE AND RIHANNA AT LEAST BECOME FRIENDS AGAIN AND IM STILL GUNNA BE ADMIRING CHRIS AND I HOPE RIHANNA IS BETTER.

[Concerned Parent]

Prayers to the whole situation and all involved, just because you give a child millions for his talent doesn't mean he won't make a mistake . The real details are not up for public scrunity to make things worst for all involved and only true fans not fanatics will see that in real life, not fantasyland everyone is up for life's rocky road . I'm sure like anyone who has children or that his mother and family is dealing w/him and the situation at hand.It just so happens that he's FAMOUS . Isn't that the part of FAME no one wants when your entertainin' your cool, but when you're livin' real life others who have no real intentions for your well being show up with the stones ..Cause afterall THE REST OF US ARE PERFECT!!

[Monisha]

This is probably just another rumor floating around about him hitting on her!! I think that Chris is a nice young man and the paparazzi have been waiting for this moment.... Every couple will have their share of arguments and fights.. If everyone minded their own business everything will b alright!!!!

Rihanna n Chris..... Hope u guys work everything out and stay together!! No one wants to see you'll together anywayz!!

Luv u 2!! God Bless You Abundantly!!

>>>Stay encouraged>>>

[Swede]

Media does eveything to sell copys, you can't judge him until he's got his conviction.
Tho, if it's true, the poor guy needs help, you dont hit a woman ;<
Take care Rihanna, best of luck to you.

[sadika berry]

chris assaulting rihanna is anacdotal it is not emperically tested so people dont judge hear both sides of the story im still a fan though and if he did it then what made him do it